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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.97, 301.45 and 48.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.97, 301.45 and 48.97 is: 73.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.97 : 301.45 = 48.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.97/301.45 = 48.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.97x = 301.45 × 48.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.97x = 14,761.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,761.81/200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.45

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